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Who is Dr. Dao, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Adam Dao, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dao is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dao’s office.
Where did Dr. Dao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
What languages does Dr. Dao speak?
Dr. Dao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dao treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Dao diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Dao. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Right Eye Cataract Surgery Status
- Secondary Cataract
- Left Eye Cataract Surgery Status
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- Right Eye Cataract Removal
- Post-Cataract Surgery Right Eye
- Right Eye Lens Replacement
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Left Eye Cataract Removal
- Post-Cataract Surgery Left Eye
- Left Eye Lens Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- Z9841: Cataract extraction status, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- Z9842: Cataract extraction status, left eye
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Abscess on Left Lower Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Abscess
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Left Lower Eyelid Infection
- Left Lower Eyelid Boil
- Pus on Left Lower Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H00035: Abscess of left lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Keratitis
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Inflammation
- Inflamed Cornea
- Eye Surface Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16142: Punctate keratitis, left eye
Also known as:
- Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Haze
- Corneal Leukoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1789: Other corneal scars and opacities
Also known as:
- Adenovirus Pink Eye
- Pink Eye
- Adenoviral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Pink Eye
- Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- B300: Keratoconjunctivitis due to adenovirus
What procedures does Dr. Dao perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Dao performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Dao. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
Does Dr. Dao accept my insurance?
Dr. Dao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dao accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Dao in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
GlobalHealth
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dao's office located?
What is Dr. Dao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770870446.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dao
What is Dr. Adam Dao's specialty?
Dr. Dao is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near San Diego, CA. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Dao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Adam Dao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dao is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
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Is Adam Dao accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Adam Dao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adam Dao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dao's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adam Dao?
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